The Stone of Madness Review

As far as real-time tactical stealth games go,The Stone of Madnessis an artistically singular entity, unique in style but faithful to the mechanics players may expect to find in the genre. Set in an 18th-century Spanish Jesuit Monastery in the Pyrenees, players find themselves both in a house of the Lord and an asylum for those with mental problems. But not everything is as it seems, and while searching for a way to escape, the truth behind the strange structure and its less-than-holy inhabitants begins to come to light....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · David Hull

The Switch 2's Rumored Mouse Feature Would Be a Huge Boon for One Series

As we inch closer and closer to the reveal of the nextNintendoplatform, the rumor mill has continued to explode. Given that the previousNintendosystem, the Nintendo Switch, was such a cultural phenomenon, fans are surely waiting with bated breath to know what the publisher will put out next. Of course, this had led to a flurry of leaks involving the supposed mock-up designs of the supposed successor to the Nintendo Switch....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Shawn Knight

Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Could Be Getting a Physical Release

Summary The highly-anticipated remaster compilation ofTomb Raider 4-6could potentially be receiving a physical release in the future, as teased by an executive from the publisher. The adventures of Lara Croft have long been one of gaming’s most iconic properties since the earliest days of the franchise’s roots on the original PlayStation. TheTomb Raiderfranchise has seen numerous reboots and remasters, ranging from the Crystal Dynamics reboot of the franchise to the return of the original trilogy withTomb Raider 1-3 Remastered....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Megan Walker

Until Dawn Trailer Shows How Death Isn't The End

Summary TheUntil Dawnmovie’s full trailer has officially arrived and with it comes even more answers about how the film can call itselfUntil Dawndespite having almost nothing to do with the video game is was thought to be based on back when the project was first announced. The new two and a half minute trailer also gives viewers a better look at the cast and pulls back the curtain a bit more on what exactly the plot is and what the main characters are doing....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Joseph Burke

Video Game Heroes Who Are Secretly the Villain

Summary There are a lot of ways in which ahero can be the secret villain all along.Sometimes, the narrative is manipulated in such a way that the morality is centered around the protagonist, regardless of their actions and the implications that they may have. Other times, the hero is simply misled into following an evil cause. Whatever the case, it is clear that, especially in narrative-driven video games, things are not always as they seem....

June 13, 2025 · 10 min · 1946 words · Anthony Andrews

Waiting Room Safe Code In Resident Evil 2 Remake

Quick Links The Waiting Room is one of the first rooms you may enter in the Police Station inResident Evil 2 Remake. Behind the counter is a safe, and forboth Claire and Leon, it holds a useful weapon upgrade for their pistols, which are arguably the weapons they’ll both use most. The code itself can be found later by progressing the game, and below we’ll get into where to find the code....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Shannon Calhoun

We Reviewed the New NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL Keyboard

Gaming keyboards with magnetic switches are all the rage these days, andNZXThas added another contender into the space with itsFunction Elite MiniTKL. The form factor, as the name suggests, isideal for gamersas it allows for ample space on the desk for mouse movements. Like the NZXT Lift Elite wireless gaming mouse, the Function Elite MiniTKL keyboard is a lateral addition to their lineup, as there is already a Function 2 series of optical gaming keyboards being sold by the company....

June 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1293 words · Caitlin Hines

Weirdest Weapons In One Piece

Summary The world ofOne Pieceis undeniably weird. Its designs tend to be fairly unconventional compared to other anime, and to some extent, so too are its weapons. Due to the series revolving around conflicts between various pirates and the government, it is no secret that weapons are involved. There are the conventional types of weaponry one would expect, including swords, guns, and other types of arms. Yet, due to the inclusion ofDevil Fruits, and other fantastical oddities, not every fighter has the most conventional equipment in store....

June 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1323 words · Molly Cain

What to Expect From The Elder Scrolls 6 in 2025

While players have been waiting forThe Elder Scrolls 6since its announcement in 2018, 2025 is not likely to bring anything significant to the table as the game is still in early production. Bethesda’s focus was previously onStarfieldandStarfield: Shattered Space, andFallout 4before that. WithStarfieldandShattered Spacereleased, Bethesda finally shifted its focus toThe Elder Scrolls 6in 2024. Despite this shift in focus,The Elder Scrolls 6is still likely many years away from a release, with the most optimistic release year being 2026....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Sara Mcguire

What You Should Watch Before Fate/strange Fake Comes Back

Release Date 2025 Every time a newFateseries comes out, there’s always the possibility that it’s someone’s first, no matter how off the beaten path it might be from something considered “entry-level”. There’s no shame in diving into the deep end, mind you, but sinceFate/strange Fake’s release date is as yet up in the air, here are some viewing recommendations to enjoy during the wait. Based on the soon-to-be-finished lightnovel series by Ryohgo Narita (Baccano,Durarara),Fate/strange Fakedepicts a Holy Grail War conducted by rogue magi in America....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Michael Adams

Why Avowed Doesn't Feature Traditional Classes

The RPG genre seems to be doing everything in its power lately to change the way it approaches traditional character classes, and Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowedwill be one of the latest attempts at that once it launches on February 18. Rather than relying on the limited range of playstyles offered byclassic RPG classes,Avowedwon’t feature traditional classes at all, and there happens to be a compelling reason for that. Recently, Game Rant had the chance to interview game director Carrie Patel aboutAvowed’s approach to character classes....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Andrew Parker

Witcher 3 Player With Hundreds of Hours in the Game Makes New Discovery

Summary It’s been almost 10 years since its release, butThe Witcher 3continues to be a relevant open-world RPG. The game’s huge map, plus its two big expansions, offers players countless hours of content, including main and secondary quests, contracts for Geralt to handle various issues in different towns, and many unknown areas to explore. Years may pass, but players keep returning toThe Witcher 3’s world to explore it and, occasionally, discover something they’ve never seen before....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Andrew Pierce

Witcher Fan Shows Off Ciri Cosplay

Summary A dedicated gamer showed off an impressive cosplay they made that was inspired byThe Witcher 3’s Ciri. A good number of players enjoy cosplaying as their favorite characters from a variety of different titles. Games such asThe Witcher 3have provided plenty of characters that fans can make costumes of. Ciri is one of the maincharacters inThe Witcher 3. She was a princess of Cintra and came into the care of Geralt of Rivia at an early age....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Julia Holland